The Latest Breaking News from Micheál Martin

War of words between Micheál Martin and Paul Murphy over neutrality talks

The Government will hold a number of consultative forums next week in Cork, Galway and Dublin about the future of Ireland’s neutrality.

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Opposition calls for ban on new data centres over energy concerns

Figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Monday showed that data centres accounted for 18% of total energy consumption in 2022

Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

Tents for asylum seekers will continue to be used in emergencies, Tánaiste says

The Department of Integration is currently examining the possibility of embracing tented accommodation within the grounds of the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum to provide emergency shelter to international protection applicants

Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

People found guilty of spiking in Ireland face 10 years in jail under proposed new legislation

Justice Minister Simon Harris told his colleagues that 75 cases of spiking were recorded on the Garda PULSE system in the first nine months of last year. This involved drugs being placed in drinks or injected into victims.

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023

Tánaiste contradicts Fine Gael's Budget calls that would benefit middle-income earners

It comes days after in-fighting in the coalition after Fine Gael ministers wrote an opinion piece calling for €1,000 tax breaks for middle-income earners

Irish Mirror · May 26, 2023

Tánaiste hits back with fiery response to Fine Gael ministers calling for Budget measures

There is also anger after Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar told the Dáil there will be pension increases as part of October’s Budget

Irish Mirror · May 24, 2023

Micheál Martin slams 'outrageous' spread of false stories about refugees in Ireland

The Tanaiste said that Ireland needed to "rebut" and "refute" rumours about migrants that are without foundation

Irish Mirror · May 20, 2023

Micheál Martin and Noel Gallagher among guests for Ryan Tubridy's second last RTE Late Late Show

This week's RTE Late Late Show will be Ryan Tubridy's second last in the hotseat and he has a real mixed bag of guests joining him on Friday night. From politics to boxing, there is a little something for everyone this Friday night but the show will

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2023

Media and Sports Minister says it would be 'inappropriate' to talk to RTÉ or GAA about GAAGo

While Media and Sports Minister Catherine Martin said people are entitled to their views, it would not be "appropriate" for her to engage with RTÉ or the GAA about the GAAGo controversy

Irish Mirror · May 12, 2023

Gardai 'assessing' an element of Niall Collins controversy as Tanaiste says people 'innocent until proven otherwise'

Minister Collins has repeatedly denied that he broke the law by attending a local area meeting in January 2007 during which the sale of a plot of land in Patrickswell was initially discussed.

Irish Mirror · May 10, 2023